Don White wrote:

"Will" wrote in message
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What does the "group" think about a 5 hp 2-stroke outboard on a 12 ft. Jon
boat for small river fishing. Assuming a payload of less than 350 pounds,
would a new motor perform respectably?


I personally would pay the extra for a nice 4 stroke outboard...maybe a
Yamaha. Quieter and less stinky.



Yes, but...a five horse two stroke is perfectly appropriate for that
kind of boat and payload.

By the way, while the four strokes are almost silent at idle speeds, I
haven't noticed a significant *noise* difference at cruise speeds
between two strokes and four strokes of approximately equal horsepower.